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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.50, 1,624.59 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.50, 1,624.59 and 535.02 is: 801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.50 : 1,624.59 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.50/1,624.59 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.50x = 1,624.59 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.50x = 869,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,188.14/1,084.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.46

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